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In presenting a sketch of the popular young tragedian, Mr. J. B. HowB, we feel 
assuied that we are gratifying the public, who are quite anxious to be made ac- 
quiiintc'd with any iuforination rehiting to this gifted young actor, who has speedily 
become one of the greatest favorites of the play-goers of •' the Athens of America." 
Ue is quite young, having been born October 23, 1828, in Charlotte Street, Pim- 
lico, London, England, llis father, Mr. T. Burdett Howe, was f,)r many years a 
celebrated light coinedi.-in and vocalist, attached to the London Theatres. The sub- 
ject of our sicetch, though not intended for the histrionic profession, imbibed a yearn- 
ing for the "sock and buskin" at an early age. and his first dramatic essay is re- 
corded to have occurred in August. 1845, in "the character of Miles BellerOm, in George 
Almar's very excellent drama of Tlie Norer's Bnde, on the stage of the Bower Siv- 
loon, Stangate Street, Westminster Koad, London. Subsequently he played yVj.lter 
Wentworth, in the late Jolm Wilkins"s drama of Tlie Green Hills nf the Far W-.st. at 
the Queen's Theatre. lie then proceeded to the Provinces, and assumed the position 
of Juvenile Tragedian at the Dover Theatre, at that period under the direction of Mr. 
Edward laws. Vie next find our young hero with "Manager — Gentleman" 
Rogers, at Koehdale and BUckburn; then with Fit^williams and Sefton Parry, at 
Croyden, near Loudon. His next step was to gain a foothold in the metropolis, and 
he applied to James Bi<ldles, then manager of the Bower Saloon, ami his services 
were at once accepted for the leadinc; business. After a successful season at this 
popular theatre, he resigned his position there and joined the forces of .Mr. Samuel 
Lane, of the Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, where he became a general favorite, but 
suddenly conceived ihe idea to risk his fortunes in America, where genius is but to 
be known to be appreciated and rewarded. His sudden determination was scarcely 
conceived Ijcfore it was executed; and without preparation, or indeed without mak- 
ing his intention kuown to any but his immediate friends, he embarked for this 
country, and arrived at New York, September 28, 1853 ; and without a friend to 
grasp by the hand, or a letter to introduce him, our energetic and zealous young 
adventurer, •' a stranger in a stran:ie land," made numerous unsuccessful applica- 
tions to the New York managers, hut finally met with that which his indomitable 
spirit so eminently deserved, an engagement with our esteemed friend Captain 
Purdy, of the National Theatre, a gentleman who is noted for his amiable qualities, 
and who has <lonc as much to encourage and foster rising genius, as any manager 
this side of the Atlantic. The part ;issigned to Mr. UowE for his advent was St. 
Cliiir, in the drama ot Uncle I'fm's Cihin, then creating a fnrore unprecedented in 
theatrical .annals. The success which attended his delineation of this mU for threo 
hundred conseeiitive nights, sufficiently indicated that he was an artiste of rare 
ability, and numerous tempting inducements to visit other cities were made him, 
all of which he very properly rejected until the termination of the .season, when 
Mr. Thomas Barry, of the new Uoston Theatre, solicited him to join the curps dra- 
mati'iw, about to inaugurate that high-toned and chissic theatre ; which ho did, open- 
ing as Coloii'-l Briltnn in TUc Wonder. During the season he made rapid progress in 
his art, and liecame a very general favorite. Among other parts in which he crea- 
ted a decidedly fivoralde impression, we may instance Lnremn, in Mr. E. L. Daven- 
port's play of St. Marc. From Uoston he proceeded to Ualtiniore to - lead the business " 
at the .Museum, opening in HamM, and creating in th-it difficult role a sensation of 
no ordinary character, and eliciting from a distinguished critic the moat gratifying 
praise. After poiutiog out the many beauties of his readings and dramatic effects, 

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4 MEMOIR OF MR. J. B. HOWE. 

the critic alluded to says, " With all the fire of Mmund Kean, Vie grace of 
Macread'j, and the elocution of Murdoch, Mr. IIowe possesses an eye equal, if 710I 
superior, to them all." 

During the period of his engaprement in Baltimore, he frequently played in Wash- 
ington, D. C, and upon the occasion of the production of the Kquestrian Spectacular 
drama of Mazeppa, personated the hero, and did Avliat fuw do who play the part, viz., 
rode the runs. During this engagement he personated lago, and a well-known and 
highly-esteemed critic in alluding to the performance, tlius speaks: — 

" Mr. J. B. Howe, as lago, surpassed our utmost expectations. We knew him 
capable of much — we knew him the possessor of fine abilities ; but we should not 
have been much surprised to see him fail in so delicate and difficult a character. 
Very few of our actors have played the part witli a proper conception. They have 
made of lago a ruffianly looking .scoundrel, a kind of second-hand pickpocket — with 
hell's worst passions engr.aven on his shaggy biow. But even the confiding nature 
of Othelh coiilil not have been deceived by a villany so evident and sclf-ilechired. 
Others have erred equally in presenting him as a smooth and sanctimonious hypo- 
crite. The true 7«gio should be, in outward secmii.g, a 'prince of good fellows;' 
he should imitate the manner of the preux chevaliers; he should appear frank, kind, 
reckless; he should wear, if we may use the phrase, the dv<guise of openness. It 
is only in his retired moments that the exultation of succe.sstul falsehood, or the 
far-sighted plotting of future endeavor, should break unmistakeably forth This 
idea was well given by Mr. IIowe. His reading was excellent throughout; and hia 
acting might have borne favorable comparison with the efforts of the first perform- 
ers now on the American boards. Time and study cannot fail to correct Mr. How^i's 
slight imperfections, and assign him his true and well-deserved rank. He has 
aimed high, and daringly ; and he has struck the mark." 

At the termination of this season he joined the National The.itre, Philadelphia, 
and played the leading business with flattering success. While here. Mr. Howe ac- 
cepted an offer of a two weeks' engagement to play the opposite parts to the cele- 
brated Mrs. Farren, in Norfolk, Va., whei'e his usual success attended him. At the 
conclusion of this engagement he was engaged by the eminent author-actor, Mr. 
Dion Bourcicault, at Wallack's Theatre, New York, where he rendered several parts 
in such a manner as to elicit the hearty and unqualified approval of th,e entire 
Sunday Press. His Pcggoty, (a role entirely out of his line.) was uni'Versally pro- 
nounced by the critics superior even to the efforts of such distinguishes! artistes as 
BIr. W. R. Blake, Mr. Dyett, and others in the same character. Whilst Mr. Howe 
was performing in Philadelphia, Mr. Henry Willard, of the National Theatre of this 
city, wrote to his agent in the former city, desiring him to engage, for the leading 
juvenile tragedj' for the then ensuing (present) season of his theatre, " the best actor 
in that line in the Union, no matter at what salary." The agent, a gentleman of 
experience and knowledge, immediately made a proposal to Mr. IIowe, which ho 
accepted, and opened in the character of M^allace, in the drama of that name, Sep- 
tember, 1856, vrhen the impre.'sion, created by the performance, was most favorable 
to the young actor, who delighted an appreciating audience by his artistic delinea- 
tion of this diflicnlt role. A manly face, an erect though slight figure, a rich, me- 
lodious voice, and an intensity of style, contributed to render Mr. Howe's Wallace 
an e-xcellent piece of acting, giving evidence of dramatic talent of the highest order. 
This popular historical drama, written by the late William Barrymore, was origi- 
nally presented in the United States at the Bowery Theatre, New York, for the 
benefit of the veteran manager, Mr. James Anderson, then stage manager of that 
theatre, and at present at the National, in this city. The piece was produced with 
every scenic effect and a powerful cast, and from that time has been a favorite 
stock drama. 




Mr. J. B. HOWE. AS 'WALLACE." 



SPENCEll'S BOSTON THEATRE No. XLVIII. 



WALLACE: 

THE HERO OF SCOTLAND. 

3n liistorical graiiui 

IN THREE ACTS. 

BY 

W. BARRYMORE, ESQ. 

TO -WHICn IS ADDED 

A DESCRIPTION OF THE COSTUME, CAST OF CHARACTERS, AND 
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WALLACE 



COSTUME. 



Wallace — A rich steel breastplate; Scotch kilt ; a Scotch scarf ; flesh 
silk leggins ; silk Hesh arms and wristbands ; saudals ; Scotch cap and 
eagle or heron feather ; (arnisj basket-handle claymore ; Scotch dagger ; 
shield and battle axe. 
• Kirkpatrkk — Breastplate; Scotch kilt; Scotch scarf; flesh leggins 
and arms ; sandals ; Scotch cap, heron feather ; shield ; basket-hilted 
sword and target. 

Donald — The same. 

Allan Runisaij — Browni old man's tunic or coat; Scotch hose; 
breeches ; under coat ; Scotch kilt ; scarf and Scotch bonnet ; shoes and 
old-fasliioned buckles. 

Montcith — Breastplate; kilt, &c. The same. 

Earl of Athlijn — llich Scotch dress. 

Earl iMarr — Scotch dress; (vide Wallace's dress.) 

Earl of Fife — The same. 

Scotch Chiefs — Rich Scotch Highland droBses. 

Scotch Soldiers — Breastplates; Scotch kilts, scarfs; flesh leggins and 
Scotch caps ; (arms) spears, swords and targets. 

Scotch Peasants — Scotch jackets, kilts and scarfs; russet shoes, or 
sandals ; caps. 

Marian — llich Scottish court dress; white satin go^-n ; jewelled bod- 
ice ; Scotch drapery. Second Dress — Kilt ; breastplate ; silk leggins ; 
sandals ; Scotch Ijoimet and black ostrich feathers. 

Helen Marr — Kich court dress, of the old English style. Second Dress 
^ Plain attire, rather of a rural character. 

Maddcline — A plain Scotch peasant's garb. 

Isabel — The same. 

Ladies of the Court — Embroidered silk, rich ornaments, and point 
lace trimmings ; jewels of the Thistle disposed on headdress, &c. 

CressimjJiam — Old English armor ; helmet ; steel gauntlets ; old Eng- 
lish sword ; armed cap-a-pie. 

Gilbert Hamilton — Full armor ; russet boots ; steel helmet ; sw ord and 
shield. 

Lord Saulis — Old Englisli armor ; rich helmet ; gauntlets ; sword ; 
shield ; russet boots and spurs. 

Robert Mortimer — The same. 

Gerald — A full scale armor ; helmet and old English sword ; gauntlets. 

English Soldiers — Breastplates and shirts; helmets; shields, swords 
and spears ; old English russet boots. 

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WALLACE. 



ACT I. 

ScEXE I. — The City Walls and Gates. At the rising of the curtain 
shouts heard 7cithout, and Saxdy, Maeii, and Allax Ramsay enter, 
u. E. L., surrounded by a number oj' peasants. 

Peasants. Well, what news ? Is Wallace safe ? have we gained a 
battle ? 

Allan. How the devil, neighbors, can I answer you all at once? 
Have but a little patience, and you shall hear every thinp;. 

Peasants. {^Spea/iinij together.) Is Wallace safer Are we victo- 
rious ? The news — the news ! 

Allan. To set your hearts and tongues at rest, learn first — that 
the noble Wallace has gained a signal victory over the Lord de War- 
ren e. 

l^easants. Huzza ! huzza ! 

Allan. In the second place, that Stirling Castle is again in our 
possession ; and the Southrons being driven beyond our borders, the 
hero Wallace returns this day to receive that rewiu'd which a grate- 
fiil nation is ever ready to bestow. 
Peasants. W;lllacc ! AVallacc ! 

{^March, piano. They all go up, L.) 
Allan. Hark ! 'tis Wallace conies ! Come, ni-.nghbors, stand aside, 
and view a sight shall lill your heiu-ts with joy. liaise your voices 
high, and give the hero welcome. 

(^T/iey all retire to 1 E. L. A grand march is struck up, a procession 
enters, K., and files off the stage ; next come the chiefs of the differ- 
ent clans ; then follows a violent shouting and Jlourish of loarlike 
instruments. Wallace enters, followfd by the Earl of Atiilyn, 

KiKKPATRICK, GleXDOWER, MoXTElTH, EarL OF FiFE, LoRD 

UiNR^vE, and Earl Marr.) 

M'al. Thanks, generous countrj-men, for this your friendly greet- 
ing. Once again have Scotland's valiant sons returned with honors 
thick around them — again do they enter the walls of this our faith- 
ful city as conquerors — as men whose proudest boast is that they 
have bled in their country's cause, and whose greatest reward is in re- 
ceiving a nation's thanks. 

Marr. Noble Wallace, 'tis lit that services like thine bo passed not 
by so tamely. A generous people, rescued from the hand of tp-anny 
by thy heroic spirit, feel that they are bound to bestow such reward as 
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shall carry to the remotest page of history the honorable testimony of 
a nation's praise. 

ITrt/. My ^vorthy friend, you overrate my humble services; 'tis 
here the meed of praise is due — to these, my gallant countrymen in 
;'.rms, whose daring spirits have reaped the rich harvest of a glorious 
%var, 'tis on them the nation's bounty should descend, and not on him 
M'ho has no other claim to notice than a leader's name. 

Kirk. Noble Wallace, let Kirkpatrick now be heard. As chief- 
tain of the hardy clan of Lanarkcrs, I here step forward to return 
their claim to reward or praise. They looked not for it — they fought 
not for it ; freedom was their aim ; that object gained, they bless the 
heroic soul of him that first led them to the field, and taught them 
how to guard their native rights. Speak, therefore, gallant Earl of 
Marr, or our tongues, impatient at delay, will break the Ibrmal bounds 
of custom, and straight declare a nation's wish — a nation's gratitude ! 

IVal. Kirkpatrick ! what is't you would do ? 

Kirk. An act of justice to ovir brave deliverer ! So with one 
voice, we all proclaim Wallace as Scotland's hero — Scotland's re- 
gent. ( 77^e peasants all kneel; Wallace raises them. Flourish, 
The claasmeii shout. Theij all kneel except Monteith and the Earl 
OF Fife, who stand together in apiparent displeasure.) 

Cicoiius. 

Huzza ! huzza ! Praise Wallace to the sky, 
Protector of our rights and liberty. 

Long live the noble "\^^allace ! 

Long — long may our regent live ! 

(^During the chorus, Wallace, icho has stood a while almost overcome, 

hastily gives his hand to the Earl of Marr, Glexdower, and 

Kirkpatrick.) 

Wal. O my gallant countrymen ! how have you rewarded me ! 
the knowledge of possessing your loves, your confidence, amply re- 
pays me for all the perils I have undergone ; but the weight of re- 
gent, on the shoulders of an individual humble as myself, robs me of 
half my joy. Confidently feeling that frona the impulse of generous 
friendship you have bestowed upon me a title superior to my deserts, 
I conjure you to recall that proud distinction, and in the hands of one 
more noblv born, place a charge that ill would grace the name of hum- 
ble Wallace. 

Mon. Right noble sir, 'tis fit that none should bear the regent's 
sway except by birth entitled. Our ancient nobles would ne'er brook 
it to be commanded by one of menial blood. But thy becoming mod- 
esty has rescued lis from such a danger : we thank you for it, and 
accept your resignation. 

Kirk. Hold ! Wallace ! listen not to the voice of one whose heart 
ne'er knew content. I marked his conduct when on our knees we 
hailed you regent ; erect he stood, and viewed \v\\\\ jealous eye what 
gave delight to all except himself and yon noble chieftain. But 
shall their voices speak for tUl around ? No ! soon shall they see that 



GN'OT)' loyal heart approves the choice which wc this day have made. 
Off, noble clansmen, off with your bonnets ! let every loyal Scot raise 
high his voice to hail our gallant leader as Scotland's regent ! Oif, 1 
say ! (A Jioiiriah. At Iviuki>.vtric]v.'s coimnaad ojf flies every bonnet, 
except MoNTEiTii's and the Earl OF Fife's, lohile every clansman 
shouts, "■ WtiJIace! Ilttzza!" 

Wal. Hear me, valiant chiefs. Since the general voice chooses to 
heap tliis honor on my head. I should be ungrateful were I now to re- 
fuse the trust ; but observe, I accept it only till a more worthy repre- 
sentative can be found : till then, in Heaven's presence I swear to 
employ the poAver you place within my grasp to crush the enemies of 
our land, and restore it to the blest enjoyment of peace. 

Marr. No moix? — we are content. Come, friends ; 'our object 
gained, we'll to the castle, and in the circle of gay festivity for a 
while forget the cares and dangers of a soldier's life. Come, sir, let us 
on ; I warrant there's one who mourns our stay. 

Wal. True, nolde Marr — thy beauteous daughter, the lovely Hel- 
en. Ah, my friend, 'tis there alone I look for happiness ; in. her sweet 
pi"cscnce can bliss alone be found. 

Enter Donald, l. 
Now. yovn- bvisincss ? 

Don. The lady Mai'ian, daughter of Athlyn's earl, sends greetinf 
to Sir William ^^■ allace, and begs the honor of his presence at Athlyr 
Castle. 

Wal. Our thanks are due to the Lady Marian ; but a prior engage- 
ment calls us to the Earl of Marr's ; there do we hold our banquet to- 
night, at which we shall expect to meet the I^ady Marian. This mes- 
sage, together with this ring, as a token of esteem, bear to her Irom 
Wallace. {^Exit Dox., l.) But come, let us to the castle — 

Since lovely woman is the theme, 

To bliss I onward move ; 
Propelled by passion's flowing stream, 

To banquet on sweet love. 

The march strikes up — each leader heads his clan ; Wallace and 
Eakl Mark, lead, followed by soldiers. 



ScEXE II. — Outside of Athhjn Caitle. 

Music. — Eater Doxald, r., who hiocks at the castle door, which is 
answered by Isahel. Doxald acgitniiifs her that he has delivered 
his messar/c ; she is about to enter to inform the Lady ^Iariax, tchen 
she appears, D.tfla-t. 

Mar. Now, boy, speak ! What answer from Sir William Wal- 
lace? 

Don. Madam, he doth send you greeting back, but declines the 
honor of visiting Athlyn Castle, by reason of a prior engagement. 



Mar. A prior engagement ? 

Don. At the noble F.ail of Marr's, Avhcre a banquet is this night to 
be held. 

Mar. The Earl of Marr's ! 

Don. Where your presence is solicited. ,Sii- William Wallace fur- 
ther sends this rmg, begging your acceptance. 

Mar. {Eagerly takiiuj it.) This ring too 1 {After a pause, in which 
she fervently kisses it.) Le-ave me. {They retire.) This ring — and 
from Wallace, too ! then am I not forgotten. Ah, J»Iarian, why do 
you thus torment yourself when Wallace has never given you cause 
to doubt his love? But then has he ever encouraged my passion? 
Alas ! no — he looks upon me but as a friend. But then the ring ! 
Yes, yes, — it has inspired me with fresh courage ; so, come to the 
banquet — for there the fate of ISIarian shall be sealed. 

So aid my love, a conqueror to subdue, 
And in her turn let woman conquer too. 

{Music. Exeunt, flat door.) 



SCKNE III. — Grand Baronial Hall fitted tip for the banquet,' filled in 
all parts icith soldiers and visitants. A Jlourish. 

Voice. {Without.) Room, room for the Lady Marian ! {Mxisic.) 
(Marian now eiders, l., conducted by the Earl op Athltn ; as she 
advances down the stage, she keeps her eye fixed on Wallace, who, 
as she reaches the centre, advances towards her, and most respectfully 
salutes her hand, bows, and passes to the Earl of Athlyn, and 
taking him by the hand, gives him a cordial welcome ; this gives SLv- 
RiAN tinie to recover from her apparent agitation, Wallace theii 
turns, and presetting his hand to Makl\n, leads her towards the ta- 
ble, L. No sooner is she seated, and he is on the 2wint of handing 
her some refreshment, than the cry of — voice without, 1 E. L. — 
*' Room for the Lady Helen 1 " Musi§. He starts, atid, abruptly 
turning from Marlvn, jKreeives Helen ; he flies toivards her, while 
Makian, stung with rage, rises from her seat, and leaning upon her 
brother's arm, appears incapable of supporting herself. Wallace, 
by this time, has reached Helen, who, with downcast eye courtesies 
modestly, and is led by Wallace down the stage.) 
Hel O, noble Wallace ! how shall I e'er im])art my thanks? what 
language use to give expression to the grateful feelings of my swelling 
heart ? To thy protecting arm I owe my father's life — my comitry's 
safety ! Then, noble regent, let me on my knees declare my thanks, 
and bless the hand that saved my father's life. 

Wal. Nay, do not kneel, sweet girl. To hear you say I have per- 
formed my duty is ample recompense ; and to gain the approbation 
of such fair excellence is far more dear to me than all the honors I 
have lately won. 

Hel. Ah, Wallace, why seek to flatter a heart like mine ? Only 
while a chieftain, did I e'er conceive you valued my good opinion ; 



but now that your valorous deeds have exalted you above the heads 
of all around, Helen no loiigcr hopes, no longer expects to find within 
the breast of Scotland's regent sentiments that graced the name of 
Wallace. 

JVal. O Helen ! talk not thus, I conjure you — it cuts me to the 
soul to hear }'ou doubt me. What though I be regent, — still I'm the 
chieftain Wallace — still that man whom once you called your friend, 
protector, brother. These are the titles, Helen, that AVallaee covets 
and sooner than forget them Mould relinquish all his ne'\\'-fledget 
honors, retaining only those he hardly won on the field of glory 
Such are the sentiments of liim whose truth till now you never ques 
tioned. 

Ih'l. O Wallace ! I ne'er did doubt thy truth — I only wished 
to prove thy heart, and sought this expedient to try what effect new 
created honors would produce ; the trial has proved you worthy of 
sudi honors, and Helen now with pride accepts Wallace as her friend 
and brother. 

Wal. Thanks ! thanks ! this is indeed the hour of blis&. {Mlusic.) 
Hark ! the soinids of revelry invite us to partake of the festive scene. 
Come, Helen, you i select o'er the ceremonies to preside. 

Hel. But, noble sir, there are many ladies here of rank, that should 
precedence take of me. 

ll^al. Talk not of rank ! Tho brightest gem that can adorn the 
throne is virtue, and that alone should take ijreeedence. Thee then, 
do I select, and conscious feel none can disj^ute the claim of Helen 
Marr. {Music. Wallace lends Helex to the throne, during which 
the breast of Makian seems torn with contending passions ; Atulyn 
ende,ioors to eonsolc her, but in vain. The whole company drink except 
Marl\x and AxiiLVx, the latter of whom appears anxious to prevent 
Mauiax — who has risen to quit the scene — from leaving the banquet. 
As Wallace seizes his goblet, his eye fixes on Makiax ; he advances 
towards her.) 

Wal. Speak, Athlyn's earl — what calls thy beauteous sister 
hence ? Has our banquet no charms to secure her presence for one 
shoi-t hour ? Fail- lady, you must not c^uit us yet. 

Mar. O, my presence cannot be required \\hile Helen ilarr pre- 
sides. Her transcendent beauty and superior virtue have so won upon 
your heai't, that my absence will ne'er be noticed. 

Wal. What mean you, ladyr 

Mar. To fly from one who now bestows no thought on Marian. 

{Exit, L.) 
(Wallace, as she exits, stands lost in amazement, till the sound of mu- 
sic rouses him from his revery.) 

IL;l. Come, my lord — the dancers are ready, and do but Avait 
your leisure. 

Will. Fair hostess, I attend you. {After a pause.) Now then, 
strike! {B.Ul,t dance — at the conclusion of which Kiricpatrick's 
voice is heard without, crying, " To amis! To arms.'" Music. 
Wallace darts from his seat, and each chieftain rises.) What means 
this crs' r 



10 



■WALLACE. 



Eater Kiukpatrick, l. 



Kirk. To arms ! to arms ! ]Mighty regent, a numerous host of 
Southrons, under the command of daring Cressingham, have sudden- 
ly crossed our borders, and, joining the routed troops of De Warren e, 
are now advancing with a force of twenty thousand strong. 

Wal. Then must we beat them bacli again ! Ereak up the ban- 
quet ! Arm ! arm ! my friends ! Fly, noble Marr, to Lord Dunrae ; 
bid him advance with all the haste he can, and check the progress of 
these fierce invaders. Kirkpatrick, summon quickly our hardy clans- 
men to the field, and meet me at the city's gates. This instant will 
■\ve commence our march. Away, my iriends ! (Hurri/. The sev- 
eral chiefs hurry from the scene. Wallace is about to follow, and 
reaches half way up the staircase, when, recollecting himf.ef, he returns 
and eiews Helex standing in grief. Slow music, then harry ; rushing 
down the staircase he catches her in his embrace. HELE^f clings to him, 
unwilling to juirt. Wallace at length breaks from her, and rushes up 
the staircase, where he bids her a last farewell. Helen, brokta hearted, 
watches his dcjmrture as the scene closes.) 



ScEXE IV. — Castle, with Ratnparts oiicrlooking the Sea. 

Enter Cressinghaji, 1 e. l., folloioed by IIobeet Mortimer, Gil- 
bert Hamilton, officers, and soldiers. 

Ores. Let these letters be straight conveyed to tlie Lord de War- 
rene; they bear instructions for him to delay advancing till he further 
hears from nie ; delay not, for they are of pressing nature. {Exit ojji- 
cer, R. H.) My friends, draw round, while I impart tidings that will 
rejoice you much. This packet, which in my hand I hold, is from 
the Lord Montcith — one of Scotland's greatest nobles, now serving 
tmdcr the chieftain Wallace. In it he bitterly complains against this 
same hero — who it now appears bears the name of regent — calling 
him upstart, and sole instigator of this bloody war, Avhich he says will 
never cease till Wallace be destroyed. 

Mor. But how to be accomplished ? His daring spirit has gained 
the hearts of all ; each hardy Scot seems devoted to his service. 

Cres. In that you are deceived. The ancient nobles niumuu- much 
that one of bii-th obscure should o'er their heads a sovereign's power 
■wield. 

Mort. Then why not crush that power which so much they do 
complain of? 

Cres. Such is thcii' intent ■svhen opportunity offers. 

Mort. Opportunity r 

Cres. Which is not far distant — for by this the Lord Montcith 
informs me that the Earl of Fife, Lord Dunrae, Glendower, and nu- 
merous other chieftains, have met in council and resolved to dej^ose 
this new-sprung regent, strip him of his authority, join theii' force to 
ours, and by one blow crush his infant power. 

Mort. But can Jilonteith be trusted ? 



WALLACE. 11 

Cres. Of that you shall be convinced. The Lord Saulis ere this 
has seen Monteith, and on his return I shall be able more fully to ex- 
plain ; in the mean time, my friends, let us not relax in our exertions, 
but forward march to meet this daring Scot, and by art accomplish 
what force cannot. {Music. — Exeunt, R.) 



ScEXE V. — A Landscape at Sunrise. — Music. 

Enter ^Marian, l., disguised as a warrior, attended hy her domestics. By 
looking off the stage she ascertains she is near to the camp of Wal- 
lace, and desires Isabel to leave her. Isabel endeavors to urge her 
return, but in vain. 

Mar. Now leave me, Isabel, for I am near the camp. 

Isabel. Will no entreaties, madam, induce you to forego this peril- 
ous enterprise ? Let us retrace our steps, and seek a refuge from the 
clash of hostile arms. 

Mar. Ah, Isabel ! I know my chance of happiness rests on shal- 
low grounds — therefore do I venture on this last resource ; but this is 
my intent — to pass myself for a youthful warrior, who, eager to tight 
my country's battles beneath the standard of so noble a leader, begs 
to be employed ; thus shall I be ever near to Wallace, and by prac- 
tising those arts I feel possessed of, in time I may win his friendship ; 
thus by degrees proceed till Marian so gains upon his heart she may 
her sex disclose, and bid defiance to the charms of Helen. (Music 
piano.) Hark ! ^^'h{^.t soimds are those ? Yes, yes ! the regal ban- 
ner denotes the approach of Wallace. Away, Isabel, or dread my 
displeasure. {The march becomes louder. Isabel kneels to Marian 
and solicits her return. Marian refuses, and forces her from the scene 
as the troops of Wallace enter on the stage. When they are formed, 
Wallace appears, followed by Kirkpatiuck, Monteith, Earl of 
Fife, (.jlendower. Earl Marr, Lord Dunrae, &c. As they advance 
down the stage the eye of Wallace j^xe* on ^Iakian.) 

Wal. Kirkpatrick, know you yon stranger ? 

Kirk. No, great sir, but by his garb should I judge him to be of 
noble origin. I'll speak to him. Stranger, our regent — in whose 
presence now you stand — seeks to leam your name and business here 
within our camp. {Exit, 1 e. l h.) 

Mar. My name must remain a secret — my business is with the 
hero, Wallace. 

Wal. Leave us a while alone, my friends — myself will question 
him. {He motions, and they exit, R. and L. 2 and 3 e.) Now, gallant 
youth, we are alone — speak your business. What induced you to 
quit your home and seek the tented field ? 
(Marian pauses for a while, displaying agitation ; but, recollecting the 

character she had assumed, draws forth a letter and presents it to 

Wallace.) 
{Reads.) "The bearer of this has felt the pangs of disappointed 
love. Show some pity to a heart distressed, by granting the boon 
required. Do this, and you will add to the happiness of Marian." 



12 M-ALLACE. 

{Diirnuj this, Makiax iratches attentively the countenance of Wal- 
T.ACi; ; she appears (jreatly ayitatcd. ) AVhat is it you desire, noble youth ? 

Mar. To attend on the leader, Wallace, and tight beneath his 
banner. 

Wal. It shall be so ; and in honor of the Lady Marian you shall 
bear the royal standard — a post of honor, and nearest to my person. 
(^Music. — Marian, in her transport of joy at the success of her plan, 
falls on her knees, catches hold of the hand if Wallace and kisses it 
— Wallace cqipears astonished at her conduct, but before he has time 
to notice it, Kikkpatrick's voice is licard without.^ 

Kirk. {Without.) Where's the noble Wallace ? Quick! quick! 
noble sir, to the field — the Southrons are already in sight. Our 
clansmen view their approach with joy, and with eager voice cry 
aloud for WaHace ! 

Wal. Thanks, Kirkpatrick, for the news — it glads me much to 
hear they are so near. Hie thee hence, brave kinsman — secure the 
rising ground — there let our men be niarshalled. {Exit Kirk, k. 3 e.) 
Now, Cressingham, I come ! Thrice have we in dreadful combat met — 

We'll meet a fourth, nor he nor I will yield 
Til] one a corse lies prostrate on the field. 

{Music. — Exeunt, R.) 

Scene VI. — An immense Waterfall, over ichich is thrown an Alpine 
Bridge. 

At the openiny of the Scene the bridge, rocks, and stage appear covered 
with Scottish soldiery. A flourish and Scottish march w heard, which 
brings on Monteith, Earl of Fife, Lord Dunrae, Glendower, 
Earl Marr, Kirkpatrick, and Marian, who being arranged, 
Wallace enters, followed by the Earl of Athlyn. 

Wal. Ay, this looks well ! thanks, valiant chieftains, for j'our 
care. Now, noble Earl of Marr, where have you left your lovely 
daughter ? 

Marr. At a village distant scarce a mile. So confident does she 
feel of Victory, no entreaties of mine can induce her to quit the spot. 

Wnl. Well ! let but every heart prove true, she shall not be dis- 
appointed. Noble Earl of Marr, your troops are stationed on the 
right ; this youth goes Avith you — he bears my standard. Yours, 
Athlyn, occupy groiuid to the right — away, I say ! {March. — Exeunt 
Marr, Marian, and Athlyn, l.) Now, chieftains, you who here 
around me stand, attend to these my final orders. The Lord Monteith, 
the noble Earl of life, and you, Glendower, will form the reserve. 

Mon. Such is your plan ! and which of the noble chieftains here 
present lead the van ? 

Wul. That jDost is mine, as Scotland's regent. 

Mon. I stir not hence ! I demand you yield the vanguard to one 
more nobly born. 

Wal. jilontcith ? 

Hon. Yes, 'tis he who speaks — and one whose voice shall here be 



•WALLACE. 18 

heard. Mark me, Wallace ! Ambition has proved thy ruin — your 
authority wc disown — nor will we raise a sword to check the advance 
of Edward. 

IFal. Is this ^lontcith ? it cannot be ! (Monteith turns aside with 
contempt.) Noble Earl of Fife. (^He turns aside.) You, too ! Clans- 
men ! countrymen ! noble, daring Scots I will you stand tamely by 
and see your leader treated thus ? By Heavens ! not a word — then 
am I betrayed, and Scotland's ruined by means of traitors ! 

Mon. Traitors ! 

]Val. Ay, traitors ! But shall Wallace be frightened out of his 
authority r No ! your regent's name I bear, and while I live will 
exercise his power ! I know who placed me here. The people ! and 
while they will my stay, neither man nor devil shall stir me hence. 
(^Stri/iiai/ his battle axe on the ground.) So march, chieftains, to meet 
your country's foes, or, by my soul, the first that does refuse, to the 
earth I'll cleave him, a terrible example of disobedience. 

Mon. Monteith, then, doth refuse ! Now, "Wallace, do thy worst ! 

Wal. Am I delied ? {llurri/ and chord. — He snatches up his Inut- 
ile axe, and is about to kill Monteith ; at that instant the several 
chieftains draw their swords, and rush toioards Wallace to destroy 
him.) Ah ! this is true rebellion ! Well ! Let him advance who 
dares — for by Heaven I swear, the first who moves one step towards 
me, that instant shall he fall beneath my feet. ( They hesitate.) What, 
do you hesitate ? do you dread to die i O, ye half-bred Scots ! Hence, 
from my sight ! Hence, cowards as you are ! 

M>n. Wallace, wc acknowledge ourselves your debtors, so cannot 
take your life ; but all authority you must now resign — no longer are 
you regent of Scotland. These are the sentiments of all around — 
BO, Wallace, fare\\'ell. 

Wal Hold ! Comrades, pause, I conjure you, ere you commit a 
deed shall blast forever the fail- fame ye have so hardly earned. Let 
not, I beseech ye, a nation sulfer for a private quarrel — rather plunge 
your swords into this bosom, and with my death let your wrath sub- 
side. Remember, countrymen, your honor. I^sho'its without.) Haik ! 
the glorious sound of war now rushes on my ear ! Pause not — vic- 
tory is within your grasp ! Be firm to-day, and Scotland will be free. 

Mon. Wallace, you plead in vain ! Your die is cast — to your 
fate we leave you. ( The chieftains and troops now leave the stage, 
while the noise of tear is heara without. Wallace, half frantic, views 
the scene with horror.) 

IVul. Traitors ! will you desert your country ? They do ! they do ! 
and Scotland's honor is lost forever. (^Shouts heard without.) Those 
shouts proclaim advantage gained. Gods ! our ranks are broken ! our 
clansmen tiy ! Hide me, earth ! let me not see my country's shame ! 
(Casts himself on the ground. The Scotch and English enter fghting. 
Wallace rises, and with Kiukpatrick singles out an Eiiglish leader — 
they fight — tlie Scotch are driven off, Wallace and KiKicrATKiCK still 
fighting. Kuiki'atkick beats his man ojf; at the same moment Eaul 
Makk enters fyhting, and as Wallace disarms the man, the earl is 
alain. Wallace perceives him fill, and goes to his assistance.) 

Marr. Wallace ! I die — remember Helen — to your care I com- 



14 WALLACE. 

mit her — bear to her my blessiiig. Farewell ! — ! (Dies. Wal- 
lace stands niouniing over Eahl Maur, when Chessingham and 
Gilbert Hamilton enter ; they see Wallace, recognize him, and make 
the attack. Wallace defends himself , but in the end is beat down, when 
Marian enters behind, and standing guard over him, allows him to rise. — 
Tableau.) 



ACT II. 

Scene I. — A Range of Mountains, at (he foot of tvhich runs a Stream. 
On u. stands Allan Ramsay's cottage, with balcony projecting from 
first-fioor loindow — an arbor, 2 e. L. ii. At the rising of the cur- 
tain, Helen is di>icooered, playing a plaintive song on the harp : as 
she is Jiaishing the air, the clock of a neighboring kirk strikes " seven." 
KiRKPATRiCK coiints the hour. — Music. 

Kirk. How's this r — seven o'clock, and Allan not yet returned — 
what can detain hini r (^Observes Helen quit the harp.) That's 
right, lady ; I'm glad you've left your harp — that strain ne'er fails to 
make you sad. Why not play something meiTy r — something to raise 
the spirits, not depress them ? 

Ilel. Have I not exiierieuced the du-eful effects of Edward's fierce 
invasion ? My father, Kirkpatrick — my poor lather — his protection 
is lost to me forever ! 

Kirk. True, lady ; but ere his heroic soul flew to the mansion of 
the blessed, he bequeathed his greatest treasure, a fond, affectionate 
daughter, to the care of Scotland's gi-eatest friend, the noble Wallace. 
The charge he accepted, vowed to protect you, and though you lost 
your sire, yet in Wallace you will hnd a father. 

Hel. But should the chance of war rob me of Wallace, to whom, 
then, can Helen tiy for protection ? 

Kirk. Why, to the first person you meet ; the daughter of a noble 
earl, who fell in his country's cause, will surely find a friend in every 
Scottish breast. But you talked of fresh dangers, lady ; what now 
enterprise has Sir William now in view ? The late proclamation 
stripped him of all authority, and prohibited every Scotchman, on 
pain of death, from taking up arms with Wallace. 

Hel. True, Kirkpatrick, but the fianie of patriotism is not yet ex- 
tingiushed — a daring baud, who have often fought and conquered 
under the banner of Scotland's hero, still remain true to their gallant 
leader. The daring Malcolm discovered the retreat of Wallace, and 
casting himself at the feet of his noble chief, urged him to lead them, 
as he had often done before, to victory. Wallace refused, and for a 
while stood firm in his resolve ; but at length, the entreaties of Doug- 
lass, and the tears of the soldiery, won him to theu- purpose — he con- 
sented — the soldiers shouted, and as his sword from the scabbard 
flew, they swore to own no other leader. 

Kirk. AVhat ! Wallace again in arms ? Then, haughty Southrons, 



beware ! the tempest feathers, and soon will burst with tenfold fury ou 
your lieads. O, if there be a heart in all Scotland, that at these 
glad tidings Avould not rally round his native standard, let him be for- 
ever liranded with the nanic of traitor ! But come, lady, what say 
you ? — shall we in to supper ? As this is to be the last r.ight we are 
to pass together beneath yon roof, at all events we'll strive to make it 
a cheerful one. {Music, piano.) And see, here comes old Allan ; his 
presence will enliven us, for his spirits arc like yonder stream, always 
in full How. (^Music, forte.) 

Enter Allan, r. to L., over bridge. 

Well, Allan, how fares it ? We are all glad you are arrived. ( Ob- 
serving him sorrowful.) How now ! what ails you ? speak — explain. 

Hel. Has any new misfortune befallen us ? 

Allan. No, lady ; nothing new, oidy some of our old luck returned. 

Hel. What mean you ? — speak, I beseech you. 

Allan. 'L'hus it is, then. Un my return from the city, as is my 
usual custom, I made my evening call on Maddeline — having passed 
an hour in social converse with her, I was preparing to depart, when 
suddenly open tiies the door, and in starts a tall, rough Southron, 
who, without further ceremony, seated himself in a chair, exclaiming, 
" I, John 15ro-\\ni, take possession of this cottage in the name of Ed- 
ward I., King of England and Scotland ! " 

Kirk. King of Scotland, indeed ! 

Allan. That'sjust what I said. " King of Scotland ! " says I, my 
blood boiling with rage ; '• King of Scotland, indeed ! let him first 
whi the crown ere he wears it." " That he soon will do," was the 
reply — "you have no Wallace, now, to light your battles — his 
doom is sealed — a scaffold will be his reward ! ' ' and as he said these 
words, put this into my hand. (^Shows the following scroll : " Two 
Thousand Pounds Reward fok Wallace, Dead oii Alive ! ") 

Ilel. Vindictive Edward ! when will thy persecutions cease ? 

Allan. Alas ! I lear not here, lady ; lor in my way home, I learned 
that the main body of Edward's forces are distant scarce three miles ; 
whilst numerous small parties, urged by the high price set on Wal- 
lace's head, scour the country round ; nor house nor cottage do they 
leave unscai-ched. 

Kirk. Our foes so near ! — then must we quit tliis spot to-night. 

Hel. To-night ! nay, this instant, good Kirkpatrick. i^Horn 
sounds.) Hark ! that well-known soiuid — 'tis Wallace ! The hero 
comes. {^Lively music. — The signal is recognized bij Helex ; her jog ap- 
pears excessive ; she flies with rapid steps up the ruck, and is soon enclosed 
in the arms o/" Wallace, rvho is followed by ^Mauian. After a pause of 
mutual sgmpathg, they descend. On reaching the stage old Allan falls 
on his knees. Wallace, perceiving him, hastily strives to raise him.) 

Allan, (ii.) AVelcome, Scotland's deliverer ! Welcome, noble 
Wallace ! 

Wal. Rise, worthy man ; that posture, to one so much thy debtor, 
causes pain ; as it reminds me of obligations which now I am unable 
to repay. 



16 WALLACE. 

Allan. Name it not, I pray you, noble sir. I do but perform my 
duty. O that every Scot would do tlie same ! 

IVal. Now, Kirkpatrick, what news ? 

Kirk. Allan intbrms me that the retinforcements sent by Edward 
are distant scarce three miles. 

IVal. That is known to mc already ; they have set a price, too, on 
my head. Well, no matter ; the time is now arrived to retrieve our 
last misfortunes. Ere to-morrow's sun shall set, we'll pour such an 
unexpected host on the straggling force of De Warrene as shall shake 
the aspiring hopes of Edward to the very centre — but hie thee, Kirk- 
patrick, to the Earl of Douglass — at the foot of yon mountain he waits 
to conduct you to a spot where lie concealed a host of loyal Scots. 
This gallant j^outh, to whom I owe ray life, will guide you ; but re- 
turn with all possible speed ; you'll find me here, or at Maddeline's 
cottage. Away, good Kirkpatrick. {Music. — Marian joo/m^s the wai/, 
L. u. E., and leads him over the mountain, Ij., followed by old Allan, loho 
stands loatching their departure.) ily Helen, what fears do I not un- 
dergo on thy account, exposed to the horrors of an endless war — 
without a home — no fiiend, but one, to guard thee in the hour of 
peril ! A temptiiag price, too, set upon my head, like a common 
criminal. 

Hel. O Wallace ! Wallace ! couldst thou have foreseen this stroke 
of fate, never should the ties of soft affection have obtained so strong 
a hold upon my heart. Do you then repent the promise made my 
father ? If so, Helen releases you ; could she but remove one load 
from the broken heart of Wallace, with resignation would she bow 
to the severest frowns of fortune. Go, noble soul, obtain thy country's 
freedom, and when the battle's strife is over, bestow but a thought on 
humble Helen, and she is happy. 

Wal. (l.) ^Vhat, sweet girl ! think'st thou I'll e'er be parted 
from you? O, never ! for in thy blest society, Helen, do I find a 
balm to ease my aching heart — without thee, the fire that now ani- 
mates my breast would cease to burn, and all the hero die within me. 

Hel. "(r.) Fate, then, decides it — the tie of affection is indisso- 
luble ; we Avill never part. 

Wal. Never ! Hear me, thou wise and just Omnipotent ! hear a 
devoted servant before thy throne declare that \\hatever situation the 
chance of war may place him in, never to forget his vow to Helen. 
(2}(/ this time, Allan, who has been watching the departure of KiiiK- 
PATKiCK, turns to descend ; in coming down, he perceives some one ap- 
proaching from E. u. E.) 

Allan. Ah ! what do I see ? By Heavens, 'tis the enemy ! 

Wal. We are surprised, then ! 

Allan. Away ! away ! the foe's at hand. 

Hel. Go ! then, Wallace — fiy, while yet 'tis in your power. 

Wal. What, have thee, Helen ? 

Eel. O, let not that detain you ; 'tis not my life they seek, but 
thine ; then fly, my beuefoctor ! — remember, the fate of Scotland de- 
pends on thy safety — remember, Helen only lives while thou ait free ! 

Allan. Hold — be not alarmed ; my fears are gioundless ; 'lis only 
a straggler from the camp ; retire into the cottage ; he soon will pass, 



WALLACE. 17 

and you may venture forth in safety. Quick, qjiiick ! — in, I say ! 
{Music, piano. — Helen. /oj/is Allax in enlreatin.g, «;*(/ Wallace goes 
into cottage.) So, now, lady, seat yourself at the table; banish fear 
from your countenance, and all will yet be well. {Music forte. — 
Helen seats hei'self, and begins to loork, while Allan busies himself 
about the arbor ; the English soldier, in crossing the bridge, is attracted 
by Allan, working at (he bower, l.) 

Ger, Ah, a cottager here ! That's fortunate. I'll descend and 
reconnoitre. ( While the soldier is descending, Helen crosses to 
Allan.) 

Hel. Allan, we are lost ! He is coming to search the cottage ! 

Allan. Hush ! Calm your fears. He is but one ; and it wUl be 
hard, indeed, if we can't master him. 

Gcr. (Geu.ai.d descends.) A pleasant place enough, truly. A 
wench, too ; and, by the mass, a handsome one ! O, this ^\'ill do 
well ! {Goes to Allan, and slaps him on the back.) How now, 
Scot ? 

Allan. How now. Southron ! Your business ? 

Ger. Are you the owner of yonder cottage ? 

Allan. I am. A\'hat then ? 

Ger. What then ! Why, I shall be your guest to-night. 

Allan. Indeed ! I suppose you'll %\ait till j-ou arc asked. 

Ger. Not I, trul}-. We soldiers don't stand iqion such cere- 
mony ; so to the point at once. You know I am your enemy ; as such 
am sent forward to look for quarters. Now, this cottage just suits my 
fancy ; so hcTC I'll halt, and take my abode. {Puts his cap on the 
table, C.) 

Ihd. What ! Here, say you ? 

Ger. Ay, pretty one. Three more of my comrades art at hand ; 
they, too, will join us ; and then we shall have quite a snug familj' 
party. What say you, lass? Sliau't we be very comfortable ? 

//('/. I feai- not. This unexpected visit has somewhat discom- 
posed us. 

Allan. Besides we have only two beds in the house, one of which 
my daughter occupies, and I the other. 

Ger. O, don't be uneasy ! We will make a shift with them for 
a night or two. We are not particular. 

Allan. Impudent knave ! 

Ger. But as to provisions, I own I am somewhat nice; so, with 
your permission, I'll just enter the cottage and overhaul your cup- 
boards. {As lie Jinish.es the sentence, he goes towards the cottage, and 
succeeds in opening the door before Allan reaches him ; he catches a 
glimpse of Wallace, and starts.) Ah ! what did I see ? A man, 
(c/m/y/,) and armed too. {Chord.) Perhaps 'tis Wallace. I must be 
satisfied. {Chord. — As he goes to enter, Allan slcos between him and 
the door.) 

Allan. You pass not here. 

Ger. Stand aside, old man, or by hell I swear ! not e'en thy age 
shall protect thee from my fury ! 

Allan. Dost thou threaten, haughty Southron r Then learn to 
dread an old man's vengeance ! Draw, villain ! and defend thyself ! 
2 * 



18 AVALTACD. 

Ger. Is it so? Come on then! {Music. — They fight. Allan 
is tmable to withstand the furious attack of his adcersary ; he is beat to 
the ffround, Helen shricns.) 

Hel. Save him, Wallace ! save him ! or Allan dies ! ( The sound 
of Wallace's name attracts the attention of the soldier frotn his pros- 
trate adversary ; he turns as AVallace rushes fiom the cottuyc.) 

Wal. Hold ! 

Ger. Ah! Wallace here! then the reward is mine! {Sounds 
horn; ha has just time to sound a sturdy blast with his horn, tchen 
Wallace attacks him loith the fury of a lion. Tlwfiyht is obstinate ; 
at length the advantage of AVallack is ajjpareiit. He beats his adver- 
sary back towards the stream, at which spot the sword of AVallace 
strikes him to the heart, and falling into the water, he sinks to rise no 
more. AVallace stands mute a while, but is aroused by the voice of 
the soldiers hallooing without. Helen rushes up the rock.) 

Hel. (Looking out.) Distraction ! His comrades are at hand ; 
they now ascend the rock ; they are here ; quick ! Conceal j'ourself, 
or we are lost ! (Helen distractedly forces AVallace into the cottage, 
and then falls, almost fainting, into the arms of Allan, who has Just 
time to recover her, when the soldiers appear on the bridge from R. ii. 
U. E., crossing L. h.) 

Gil. I thijik the sour.d came from some%\'hcre hereabouts. 

Saul. I think so too ; but here are peasants ; they, perhaps, can 
give ns information. {Music. — They descend and enter, L. u. E.) 
Tell us, Scotchman, have you seen an English soldier pass this 
way ? 

AUa}i. I saw one a little time ago, a tall, rough-looking sort of a 
fellow, who hailed me from yonder bridge, wliile I was working here 
below. He wanted quarters, I think he called it, ibr himself and 
three comrades. 

Saul. Ay, that's he ; and here, then, I suppose, we pitch our tents. 

Allan. O, no ! at one glance he saw my cottage was too small to 
accommodate so many ; so, without descending from the bridge, he 
determined to pursue his course to the entrance of the next village, 
where he is sure to meet with accommodation. 

Gil. {Ga:ingon Helen.) AVell, for my part, I am well contented 
where I am, and would put up with any inconvenience sooner than 
part with such sweet company. 

Saul. AVhy, as you say, comrade, the company would be agreeable 
enough if we could find a petticoat apiece ; btit one among three, 
you know, would but create a quarrel ; so we will e'en seek out Ger- 
ald. I warrant he has dropped into some snug place or other. 

Gil. Leave him alone for that : he had always a taste for the 
water's side. I wish v>'e were with him. 

Allan. And so do I, upon my soul. {Aside.) 

Saul. {To Allan.) Which road did you say he took ? 

Allan. Why, gentlemen, if I guess right, he must have gone 
with the stream. Follow its course, and most likely you w'Al find 
him. 

Saul. Thank you. Good night ! {Music. — They prepare now to 
depart. Saulis calls Gilbert, uho appears to be paying great atten- 



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tion to Helex, and bids him follow; he rises sulkily, and, bidding 
adieu to Helen, whose spirits begin to rise, proceeds toicards the 
bridge.) 

Gil. {^Suddenly stops.) Hold, comrades ! 

Saul. What now ? 

Gil. Wliy, it's well for you tliere's one thoughtful person in com- 
pany. Two thousand pounds ai'e not worth looking for, I suppose. 
Have you forgotten Wallace? 

Saul. In truth, it had escaped me ; but it is not too late. Scotch- 
man, we must search your cottage for the traitor Wallace. You, too, 
must assist me. Take your station at the door ; on no account suffer 
a soul to pass until examined by me. You, Gilbert 

Gil. Ay, ay ; I'll keep guard on the outside. You know I hate 
garrison duty : the open field for me. 

Saul. WeU, well, be it so. 

liel. If you please, sir, I'll accompany you through the different 
rooms. 

Gil. No, my pretty maid ; j'ou will stay and keep me company. 
They will manage to lind the way, I warrant them. 

Saul. O, we want no assistance. (^Music. — They proceed towards 
the door, and enter. As Allax attempts to follow, the guard stops him 
— he appears at Jirst a little at a loss, but recovering himself, quits the 
doorway loillingly — in going towards the centre of the stage, occasion- 
ally he turns towards the cottage, %ohcn he perceives Wallace up at the 
vHiidow — he motions him to keep back. Wallace disappears. Al- 
lan seems quite at a loss — at length his eyefxes on the ladder reclining 
against the bower — hoto to get to the window he knoics not — recollects 
the toine which he brought from the village, hastily gives the flask 
to GiLiiEUT — he accepts it, and whilst drinking, Allan says to 
Helen,-) 

Allan. Try and keep his attention from the cottage. {She hastily 
determines on it — runs to her harp, placed opposite to the cottage, and 
as the soldier takes the flask from his mouth, and is turning to give it to 
Allan, she strikes a chord on the instrument, which instantly withdraws 
his attention — she plays ; he appears rivetted to the spot. Wallace 
appears at the window, and motions that they are coming up stairs. 
Allan hastens to the bower, procures the ladder, places it against the 
xoindiw. Wallace descends in safety, but no sooner has he reached 
the ground, and Allan has removed the ladder, than Saulis appears at 
the window above. Wallace hides in the bower. Saulis having 
quitted the window, Allan tells Wallace of it — he leaves the bower, 
and exits over the bridge, when Saulis comes from the cottage.) 

Saul. There's no Wallace to be found ; so come along ; Gerald will 
be out of all patience at our delay. 

Gil. Well, you need not hurry one so. (^Drinks.) Stay. (^Goes 
towards the table to put the flask down, ichen he discovers Gerald's cap.) 
What the devil have we gut here? A cap — by Heavens, 'tis Ger- 
ald s ! How came you in possession of this cap ? Answer quickly. 

Allan. That cap — I — I 

Gil. No hesitation — out with it — some foul play has been prac- 
tised here. 



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SaiiL (^Goes to (he wafer's crlr/e.) Your suspicions are just, com- 
rade ; behold, the river's bank is stained with Gerald's blood ! 

Gil. Biood ! (^Muiic. — They rush towards Allan, and are about 
to stab him. Helen stays his arm.) 

Hel. For mercy's sake, iorbcar — he is innocent ! 
Gil. 'Tis false — despatch him ! 
Hel. Mercj'- ! (Walter is about to strike.) 

Saul. Hold ! 'tis fit this matter be examined by our commander ; 
if Gerald appears not to-morrow, yon ruffian dies — so away with 
them. 

Hel. (^As she is seized.) Whither would you drag me ? 
Saul. To the English camp ; so forward instantly. 
Hel. Nay, you shall not tear me from my home. 
Gil. Do you resist ? then by force we'll bear you hence. 
Ilel. Mercy ! spare me ! help ! help ! {Music.) 
^KiiiKPATKiCK appears above — he rushes over the bridge, and shortly 
enters. The Eajlish pur ty seem struck with astonishment, and quitting 
Helen, Kiukpatrick gets before her, and stands in a defensive atti- 
tude — the Southrons prepare to attack, when Azh.kti, perceiving his 
sword lying on the ground, seizes it, and catching ho/dofWA.i.TEU by 
the throat, casts him to the earth ; thus reducing the combat, man to 
man ; but by the time Walter rises, Kirkpatrick has slain his ad- 
versary, and thus the combat is again brought equal. The combat con- 
tinues till old Allan is wounded, and falls — the two then attack 
K1RK.PATRICK, during which, Marian appears above, and descends. 
Helen rims to her, begging Marian to assist Kirkpatrick, instead of 
ivhich she furiously seizes Helen, and drags her from the scene over the 
bridge. Old Allan attempts to follow, but in vain — he faints from 
the loss of blood, and falls. Kirkpatrick by this time has driven off 
the Southrons, and reenters. He misses Helen — jterceives Allan, 
tells him of what has happened, but fainting, Kirkpatrick conveys 
him into the cottage, and then flies over the mountain after Helen.) 



Scene II. — A Landscape. 

Music, hurry. — Enter Marian, r., with her visor doion, dragging in 
Helen — she resists, but the strength of Marian proves superior. 
Helen, finding it tiseless to strive to escape, determines to try the 
effect of entreaties — she falls on her knees, and catching hold of the 
hand of Marian, bathes it with her tears. Marian loithdraws it 
with contempt, expressing her hate for Helen. Helen, unable to 
divine the cause, asks Marian to explaifi, which she does by presetit- 
ing the following scroll : " Helen must remain my prisoner till 
Wallace and Marian are united ! " Helen reads the scroll ; but 
ichen she comes to the concluding words, she casts it on the ground 
with contempt. Marian appears highly exasperated. 

Mar. Beware, Helen ; you are on the brink of destruction, and one 
thing alone can save you. Promise never to be the bride of Wallace, 
and still you may be free ; but, if obstinately bent on your own un- 



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doing, you do refuse my offer, then is your fate in-evocably fixed ; so 
decide at once. 

Ilcl. Tliink not, monster, thy threats can awe the soul of Helen. 
No ! she disdams to fear ; nor should the prospect of a lingering death 
force her to compliance ; so hear the determination of Helen Marr — 
hear her swear, while life exists, never to renounce her vows to 
AVallace ! 

Mar. Your doom is sealed. (Music. — Mariax seizes Helen, and 
is about to force her off, iv/ieii footsteps are heard. Helen exclaims, 
" Ah, succor near — save me ! save me ! " — Hurry. — Gilbeut and 
Saulis 71010 enter. Help's rushes towards them. "iAwiiAM pursues her, 
drags her back, and stands in an, attitude of defence before her.) 

Gil. 'TLs she, by heavens ! {^Darts towards her. Marian shoios 
resistance.) How ! Do you show resistance ! down with him ! 

Mar. Hold ! What would you. Southron ? 

GiL Yon female is our jirisoncr — yield her instantly. 

Mar. Your prisoner ! 

Gil. Ay, and for an offence which she must answer v\-ith her life ; 
so yield, I say. {Chord. — Here Gilbert and Sauhs seise Helen.) 

Hel. For mercy's sake, spare me — I am innocent ! 

Saul. Away with her. 

Mar. Hold, Southrons ! I have something to disclose concerns 
your interest greatly. 

Gil. What mean you, Scot ? 

Mar. {Aside.) Yes, it shall be so. {Crosses to R.) And one act 
shall rid mc of my rival forever. You need not. Southrons, be told 
how much is due to those Scots who boldly stepped forward to aid the 
cause of England's king ; to that party I belong — now I would per- 
form a pieee of ssiTice, and with one blow destroy all the hopes of 
Wallace. Yon female, the Lady Helen Man; is Wallace's promised 
bride. Full well she knows his secret haunt, which obstinately she 
refuses to disclose, because his life becomes a forfeit to the insulted law 
of England. Now this I would advise ; to Edward's court convey 
this haughty fair, and soon you'll find the lear of death ^\•ill force her 
to reveal the haunt of Widlace. 

Hel. To England ! 

Gil. Comrade, a word with you. ( Thei/ go up.) 

Hel. A prisoner to England ! 

Mar. Ay, to England ; but remember, Helen, Wallace only lives 
while you are secret ; betray him, and he dies. 

Ucl. Preserve him. Heaven ! 

Gil. Chieftain, we do approve your plan, and cry your mercy for 
having thus detained you ; our duty, however, requires we should con- 
duct you to the presence of our commandcT, the noble Cressingbam, 
who has quiu'ters hard by ; there, too, we can confine our prisoner, 
and at break of day set forth for England. 

Mar. Lead on, then ; now; Helen, I may defy you. {Slow inusic. 
— Gilbert and Saulis seize Helen ; she turns to Marian, and with 
supplicating eye entreats mercy, Marian, however, bids them force her 
away. They do so, and Isl.xViix'S follows, e.vulting at her success.) 



22 



Scene III. — Inside of Maddeline's Cottage. At the opening of the 
scene Ckessixgham and Robert are discovered at table, as ifju.it 
finishing a repast — Maud and Maddeline attending. 

Rob. Excellent, i'faitli ! come, my friends, once more toast, and 
then to rest. Hey daj' ! the wine is out ; come, hostess, let's have 
another bottle. 

Mad. Another bottle ? why, you call for it as freely as if you paid 
for all you had. 

Rob. Paid for it ! so we do. 

Mad. Indeed ! brass, then, is the only coin that passes current 
■with you. 

Rob. Come, come ; none of your grumbling — for wine I'll have. 

Mad. Will you } then go and get it yourself. {^Music. — She takes 
the light, and shows them to their chamber, R. 3 E. On her return a 
knock is heard at the door, l. e. Hhe appears a little surprised, but 
opens it.) 

Enter Wallace, d. t. r. 

Mad. (Agitated.) Heavens ! Wallace ! 

Wal, What alarms you thus ? 

Mad. O, for Heaven's sake, fly hence Avith all possible speed — 
your life's in danger by remaining here. 

Wal. W^hat mean you ? — explain. 

Mad. In a word, then, this house but contains two of your great- 
est enemies, Cressingham and liobert Mortimer — they are but just 
retired to rest ; so fly, I beseech you, noble Wallace, and com-t not 
danger by delay. 

Wal. Be not alarmed, good ISIaddeline ; depend on it they are safely 
lodged for the night. 

Mad. 0, trust not to that, but hence, noble Wallace, I conjm-e 
you! 

Wal. Impossible ! I have appointed to meet Kirkpatrick here, on 
business of the greatest importance, and must wait his coming. 

Mad. O, no ; not here — 'twill be safer at Allan Ramsay's. 

IVal. From thence have I just escaped, nor can I return with 
safety. 

Mad. Then we have no alternative. What's to be done ? If, by 
accident, you should be seen, that dress will sure betray you. Let me 
see — I have it ! I'll step to Duncan Gray's, and borrow a disguise; 
he is attached to the cause of Wallace, and may be trusted. Remain 
here but a few moments ; I'll be back again instantly ! (Chord. — 
Maud goes to the door, but the instant she opois it, utters a piercing 
shriek — she hastily closes the door as Wallace and Maddeline come 
xq) to her. — Music.) 

Maud. Away ! away ! the Southrons are at the door ! (Madde- 
line quickly opens the opposite chamber door, l. 3 e., and the instant 
AVallace is safe in, Saulis, Gilbert, Helen, and Marian enter, 
D. F. r.) 

Maud. (0;t seci/jy Helen.) The Lady Helen ! 



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Saul. "What, did our presence frighten you, that you screamed so 
loud ? 

Maud. I must confess it did, nor shall I be able to recover myself 
yet a while. 

Gil. Where is our commander ? 

Maud. Hotii-ed to rest, some time. 

Gil. AVell, well, we'll not disturb him ; but here we must pass the 
night. Lady, this must be your prison till the morning ; then either 
disclose the retreat of Wallace, or in King Edward's presence soon 
you'll stand, from whom you have nought to expect but an ignomin- 
ious death. 

Ilel. Well I know the spirit of vindictive Edward, and expect not 
mercy ; cease, therefore, to urge me to a deed my soul revolts at, for 
here, before the throne of grace I SAvear, not even the fear of instant 
death should compel me to disclose the spot A\here lies concealed the 
first of heroes and of men. 

Mar. To yoiu- fate we'll leave you. 

Saul. O, I waiTant she'll alter her mind by the morning — a 
night's contincment will do much. 

Mad. ( M'ho /las got round to Helen.) Wallace is now- in the cot- 
tage. Be not alarmed, lady, I beseech you. 

Saul. Come, comrade, shall we take refreshment ? 

Gil. Come, old one, open your cellar door. 

Mar. First give me the key, hostess, of yon cottage door. 

Gil. What says our prisoner — will you join us, lady ? {She re- 
fuses.) 

Mar. Well, a cup of wine, at all events, won't harm ye. Hostess, 
here, take it to her. (.S'/(e fakes wine.) 

Maud. (Giving it to ll'ET.-Ey.) Cheer up, lady ; AVallace has escaped 
— I saw him drop from the window above ; confide in Maud, and she 
will set you free. 

Siail. But what shall we do with the prisoner ? 

Gil. Jlere are two rooms : suppose you confine her in one of them. 

Saul. A good thought ! let's examine them and see Avhich is the 
best. 

Mad. I beg pardon, gentlemen, but I think you will find the other 
best calculated for the purpose. 

Gil. We mufct see them both. 

Saul. 'Well, well, so we can, but let us first examine what our 
hostess recommends. (Saulis and Gilbert enter lower room, during 
which Mahl\x goes to the door, and. while locking it, Maudeline points 
to the cloak over the table by the door that leads by steps tip to the gal- 
lery — in an instant she beckons Wallace, but perceiving Marian turn- 
ing, she hastily closes the door. Helen sees the danger W^lace is in, 
and promptly runs to Marian, and catching hold of her arm, draws her 
down the stage, and by falling on her knees, as if soliciting, she attracts 
her attention, tchile Maddeline has just time to let \\'allace out, and 
tell him what to do, when the instant he ascends the steps, mounts the 
table, and hides behind the cloak — out come Saulis and Cjilbert, 
L. 3 E. — by this time, Marian has refused to listen to Helen, and 
quit* Iter.) 



24 ^^'ALLACE. 

Gil. Neither of the rooms will do. 

Mar. Well, the cottage door is locked, and here's the key ; but to 
malie all safe, two of us had better sit up all night. 

Saul. A good thought, sir. 

Gil. Well, well, that shall be settled while they lay cloth for 
supper. Come, come, hostess, bustle, for I am almost famished. 
(Maud and Maddeline beffin to lay (he cloth on a small round table, e,. 
1 E.) And while they lay the cloth, we'll throw and see who keeps watch 
to-night — there's dice in yonder room ; so bring us the table standing 
by the stairs, and we'll decide at once. (Helen, Maud, and Madde- 
line stand confused.^ 

Saul. Wl .re are the dice, Gilbert ? 

Gil. You'll find them on a shelf in that room ; the wine stands 
in a cupboai'd near it ; bring some wine at the same time. 

( Thetj exit, L. 3 e.) 
Come, come, my girl, let us have the table in an instant. 

Maud. The table ? Here, gentlemen, you can use this. 

Gil, No, that will but interrupt the preparation for supper ; so 
bring us the one that stands under the cloak, there. 

licl. Providence befriend us, or he is lost. 

Maud. That table, indeed ! No, no, I have set so great a value on 
it, I would not have it removed for worlds. 

Gil. A mere excuse ; so the table I'll have. Stranger, assist me. 

Maud. It has borne something valuable upon it. {Music. — Gil- 
BEKT and Marian proceed towards the table, and are about to lay 
hold of it, when Maud and Maddeline seize hold of Gilbert and 
Marian by the arm, and drawing them back afeio paces, allow just time 
for Helen to run rapidly to the table, open the staircase door, in at 
which Wallace darts, and closes it again, tchen Gilbert and Marian 
break from the hold of Maddeline and Maud, and rmhing up to the 
table, they remove it in an instant.) 

Gil. Is this the table you made such a fuss about ? it bears nothing 
valuable about it, as I can see. {Music. — Saulis and Robert return 
with the dice and loine, which they place upon the table. Gilbert gives 
the dice to Robert, and they begin to throw — Robert ,^rs<, Saulis sec- 
ond, and Gilbert third — the box is then offered to Marian. While 
they are throicing the dice, Wallace is seen through the window, de- 
scending by means of a sheet from the ivindoio above.) 

Mar. Who thi-ew the lowest number ? 

Gil. I. 

Mar. Then you are my companion. 

Rob. To say the truth, I rejoice to hear it, for I have had watclm 
enough of late. 

Saul. Come, the supper's ready ; let us sit and partake. {Music. — 
'RoBEB.T exantines bottles, but finds them empty — explains to Marian 
he loill re2}lenish, and enters lower o'oom to get more. Marian, being 
left alone, falls into a kind of revery, in which she contemplates the step 
she's taking. Helen perceives this, and tries the effect of entreaties, 
which are iinavailing, Marian still continuing resolute. Robert 
now returns with wine, a7id i7ivites Ma.uia'S to Join him — at this in- 



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atattt a Titwcking is heard at the door — Robert starts, the knock is re- 
peated — Robert joes to the door.) 

Gil. Who's there ? 

Kirk. ( Without.) A Scottish chieftain. 

Gil. Your business ? 

Kirk. Is with your leader, Cressingham ; I come to give him 
information where "NV'aUace is to be found. 

Hcl. Gracious powers ! 'tis Kirkpatrick's voice ! What ! he 
turned traitor, too ? O, if he be false, then can never man be trusted ! 
(Gilbert has by this time opened the door ; Kirkpatbick advances 
undauntedly into the centre of the stage ; Marian turns aside.) 

Gil. (r.) Now, chieftain, what would you have ? 

Kirk. (l. c.) An instant conference with Cressingham. (Robert 
bows, and exit up stairs to room, 3 e. l. h.) 

Hel. O Kirkpatrick, is this your loyalty, this yom- love of Wal- 
lace ? How am I deceived ! I thought you noble, generous, brave — 
but find you base, disloyal, and treacherous ! 

Kirk. Give not loose to invectives, madam ; my conduct will bear 
the brunt of criticism, and many will applaud, though Helen may 
condemn. 

Enter Cressingham, 3 e. h.,follon)ed by Robert. 

Cres. Chieftain, I am already acquainted with your errand here ; 
80 sti-aight declare what of Cressingham you require, ere you disclose 
where Wallace is secreted. 

Kirk. Few words suit Kukpatrick best ; therefore, mark me ; this 
paper must be signed by you ; it contains commands to your leader, 
Be Warrene, to keep close within the walls of Stirling Castle till 
further orders reach him ; also for the discharge of the imdermen- 
tioned chieftains, taken prisoners at the last battle. These, together 
■R'ith the payment of ten thousand crowns to the bearer, form the 
whole conditions. Consent to my proposal, and within an hour the 
mighty Wallace shall appear belbre you. 

Hel. Ivirkpatrick, what is it you would do ? 

Kirk. A deed for which I shall deserve my country's thanks. 

Cres. Kirkpatrick, I consent. (^Goes to table, and signs paper.) 
There, 'tis yours ; now then, for the traitor Wallace. 

Kirk. 'Tis well ; Kirkpatrick will keep his word. Wallace, ap- 
pear ! Kirkpatrick summons you ! (^Horn.) 

Hcl. Forbear ! Kirkpatrick, have mercy ! (Kirkpatrick blows.) 
Tis done, and Wallace dies ! 

Kirk. Look up, lady ; behold him still alive, still triumphant ! 
{Music. — Kirkpatrick draws. Wallace rushes in, armed, followed 
by a host of chieftains and soldiers, who seize the English party.) 

Wal. Helen, my love. 

Hei. (^Shrieks.) Wallace ! (^Faints in his arms. — Tableau.^ 
3 



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ACT III. 

Scene I. — Dark. Interior of Mountain. Variotcs archways leading into 
excavated apartments. The scoie is lighted by lamps hung at differ- 
ent spaces from the vatdted roof. At the ojiening of the scene, Helen 
is discovered slecjiing on a piece of rock. Wallace, standing by her, 
gazing with apparent pleasure, gently raises her hand, and imprinting a 
kiss thereon, as gently replaces it loithout disturbing her. — Slow music, 

Wal. Sleep on, thou heavenly maid ! sweet is the rej^ose of in- 
nocence. O Wallace, hoAV hajjpy art thou even in misfortune ! 
Blessed with the full possession of a heart like Helen's, even these 
dreary caverns Avcar a face of comfort, courting you to quit forever 
the busy scene of life, and here sequestered live and die content. 
Content, said I ? O, no ! that joy I ne'er shall taste till my country's 
wrongs and thine, sweet girl, are revenged ; then, if through the aid 
of bounteous Heaven I do achieve the glorious task, my bhss will be 
complete, and Wallace, with Helen for his bride, will show a pattern 
of felicity. 

Hel. ( Waking, as if from a dream.) O, do not take him from me ! 
we will not part ! Wallace ! Wallace ! help, O ! {Sinks into his 
ai-ms.) 

Wal. Helen ! love ! awake ! behold thy Wallace near you. 

Hel. That voice ! yes, 'tis he ! he's safe ! 

Wal. Her whole frame is agitated ! Was it a dream unnerved 
you thus ? 

Hel. O, yes ! and such a one would move the stoutest heart. O 
Wallace ! methought you were again betrayed by villains into the 
hands of Edward, who, rejoicing at having you in his power, con- 
demned you unto instant death. E'en now, raethinks, I see the exe- 
cutioner, with exulting look, dragging you to the fatal scaffold, and 
now the dreadful axe is raised — it falls — and Wallace is no more ! 

Wal. Compose yourself, dear Helen ; thy Wallace lives, and is now 
surrounded by none but those who ^vould readily die to save him. 

Hel. Heaven grant it may be so, but once yoii have been deceived. 
{A mournful sound of 'trumpets without, l. h.) What mournful sounds 
are those ? 

Wal. It amiounces a traitor's doom. The chieftain who basely 
would have betrayed our band, and delivered you into the hands of 
the Southrons, is now led forth to meet his death. 

Hel. Is his doom uTCvocably fixed ? can nothing save him ? 

Wal. Who is there would plead for a traitor? {Dead march.) 
But see, he approaches ! ( The processio}i enters, conducting Mabian ; 
she walks icith a firm and undaunted step. The processioii halts. The 
Earl of Athlyn delivers to Wallace the sentenee of Marian — 
whils he reads it Marian watches him with anxious eye ; on Wallace 
delivering it to Athlyn, confirming the sentence, she clasps her hands 
together in a7i agony of despair, and for a while stands mute, but on 
Athlyn telling her she must proceed to execution, she recovers herself, 
and rushing wildly doion to W xi^lxcr, falls on her knees and implorei 



WALLACE. 87 

Aw mercy ; the earnestness of her pleading has a visible effect on him — 
he, after a struggk, dooms her to die — she rises in despair, and in a 
solemn manner invokes a blessing of Heaven, then rising, kneels for for- 
giveness, which Wallace besloins ; she then crosses to Helen, ^j;es her 
eyes alternately on Helen and Wallace, kneels to her, solicits forgive- 
ness, which on Helen bestowing, she catches her hand and kisses it 
fervently, rises hastily, takes a ring from her finger, and placing it on 
that of Helen, JO j/is the hands of Wallace and Helen together and 
hurries from the scene.) 

Wal. 'Tis strange ! his extreme agitation — his joining our hands 
together — -wOaat can it mean ? 

IIcl. I know not — and see, my lord, this ring he placed upon my 
finger. 

yfal. (Seeing it.) By Heavens, 'tis the same I gave to the Lady 
Marian ! Ah ! what thought is this that rushes across my brain ! It 
is — it must be so. ( Chord. — Wallace rushes wildly and seizes his 
battle axe, strikes it against his brazen shield. The whole cavern echoes 
with the sound, — Gong.) 

Enter Athlyn, r. 

Now, Athlyn, where is your prisoner ? say — ^ — 

Ath. Already at the place of execution. 

Wal. Art thou, too, deceived ? Fly, with all possible haste ! a 
moment's pause, and 'twill be too late. Haste ! haste ! good Athlyn, 
and save thy sister ilarian. 

Ath. Marian ! 

Wal. Away! away! delay not. (^Exit Atu.i.'TS, is., ii., hastily.) 

Hel. What sayest thou ? Marian ! 

Wal. Vcs, Helen, and I blush to tell you that ]SIarian has long 
been a rival of yours — long has she cherished in her bosom a hopeless 
passion, till despair prompted her to this act ; she now seeks by death 
to atone for those ills which she would have heaped on our heads. 
Helen, can you forget your injuries ? 

Hel. O, yes, and forgive them, too ! Poor Marian ! Heaven 
knows I pity you ! To judge thy suffering is to feel my joy — for what 
Marian has lost, Helen Miur has gained. 

Wal. Then are her crimes buried in oblivion. {At that instant a 
hern, V. e. u. ii., is heard to echo through the cavern.) A horn ! agaiir ! 
some signal ! what can it mean ? 

Hel. No treachery, I hope. 

Wal. I like it not. Be not alai-med, Helen — retire within your 
cave. I'll visit each secret pass; retire, my love — I'll soon return. 
{Music. — Helen appears alarmed, but Wallace succeeds in calming 
her fears, and conducts her into a side cave, L. 2 e., and shortly returns 
bearing a torch, with which he ascends the vaulted caverns, and is seen 
winding through the different archways, carefully examining every place ; 
he shortly disappears, R. After a long j)ause a piece of rock is thrown 
gradually back, and the Earl of Fife is seen ascending from a cave 
beneath, R. h. f. He ventures forth on the stage, and raising his torch, 
perceives the coast is all clear. He beckons up Monteith : he appears ; 
iho Earl of Fife bids him be cautious, and in case of alarm to fly 



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28 ■WALLACE. 

to the vault. He then ascends the rock, and disappears at tJie opposite 
entrance to tohich Wallace %oent off. Monteith, heinrj left by him- 
self, first surveys the place, then falls into a deep revery,from which he 
is disturbed by the Earl of Fife, with Cressingham, Otilbert, Sau- 
Lis, and Robert ; after an explanation of their intentions, they are dis- 
turbed by the return of Wallace, loho now is seen among the rocks 
above. Monteith perceives him, and they retire among the caves below. 
Wallace now reaches the stage, and denotes that all is safe ; he points 
to the cave, and expresses his determination, to enter and remove the fears 
of Helen ; as lie goes to the cane, Monteith, who has been gradually 
advancing , steps before him ; Wallace starts.) Ah ! Monteith ! 

Mon. Yes, 'tis he — and came at length to bid thee defiance 
Wallace, you are in my power. 

Wal. Your power ! traitor ! slave ! know you where you are ? 
know you before whom you stand ? Behold yon lirazen shield ; one 
blow shall conjure up such a host of friends as shall lay thee at my 
feet as humble as the dust I tread on. Therefore quit my sight, or 
I'll give the signal, and then your ruin is certain. 

Mon. That I can prevent ! behold, proud Wallace, the end of all 
thy boasting. Come forth, I say ! 

Music. — Enter all the characters. 

Wal. Ah ! treacheiy on foot ! Wallace, you are betrayed ! 
(fThey seize him, and are bearing him toicards the cave, when his cries 
bring forth Helen ; she sc7-eams violently ; at this instant Marian 
enters ; Wallace perceives her.) Marian ! Marian, I saved your 
life — strike yon brazen shield and in return save Wallace. (^Music. 
— Marian seizes the battle axe and attempts to s/rike the shield, when 
Robert rushes down and wrests it from her. Helen pierceives this, 
and hastily snatching it from him, strikes the shield violently. Gong. 
The whole stage beco?nes filled with Scottish chieftains, ^c. Lights up.) 

Kirk. Now, lady, what means this alamri ? 

Hel. O Kirkpatrick ! the Southrons have escaped — Wallace is 
betrayed by villains ! even now they have forced him hence their pris- 
oner. Fly, good Kirkpatrick, to his rescue — you yet have time to 
save him. 

Ki7-k. Which way, dear lady, did they quit the caveiTi ? 

Hel. Through yonder archway. 

Kirk. Ay, by that pass — then our horses can follow. Away, my 
friends, to your leader's rescue. 
Music. — The troops file off through the rocks ; Kirkpatrick and 

Helen are about to quit the scene, when Marian catches Helen's 

hand and falls on her knees ; Helen raises her, and stretching forth 

Iter hand, leads her from the scene. 



29 



Scene II. — Part of the Court Yard of the Castle, with prison door 
strongly secured. The castle gate also strongly chained, r. Cres- 
8INGHAM, MoNXEiTii, E.OBERT, and soldiers enter, conducting Wal- 
LA.CE, Jieavily chained. Robert opens the prison door in flat. 

Mon. This castle, Wallace, must be your prison. Your confine- 
ment here, however, will not be of long duration, for at break of day 
you set forth for England. 

Wal. For England ! then there is no hope ! soon will vindictive 
Edward VTsak liis dire vengeance on the head of Wallace. 

Mon. Noble Cressingham, to your care I commit the prisoner ; 
guard him carefully, for there are those who, attached to Scotland, 
would undertake any tiling, any enterprise, to set tliis Wallace free. 

Cres. We know the foe we have to deal with, and shall be cau- 
tious. The charge I shall leave to Robert Mortimer — 'tis a great 
one ; therefore be vigilant. 

Mon. Chieftain, farcAvell ! 1 now leave you to your fate. Less 
ambition might have saved your life ; but as it is, despair and die ! 
{^Exit MoNTEiTii, D. F., exulting, followed by Cressingham.) 

Wal. So, a prison, then, must be my portion ; and I, who have 
given liberty to so many thousands, must myself become a captive. 
Cruel fate ! when on the eve of so much happiness — Avith a force at 
my command ready to strike a blow that should have spread terror 
round the throne of Edward — to be betrayed thus by traitors ! by my 
own countrymen too ! O, 'tis a stroke of such cruel fortune, 'twould 
break the stoutest heart ! I'll not despair ! Providence has never yet 
forsaken me in the hour of distress ; so hope I'll cherish, and place my 
trust above, conscious that Heaven will my protector prove. 

{^Exit through door ; Robert yb/fows.) 



Scene III. — Outside of the Castle. Drums and trumpets. Monteith 
is seen on the battlements, marshaUing the men — Athlyn, at the 
head of the Scottish troops, rushes upon the stage bearing scaling lad- 
ders — they place them against the walls. 

Mon. (r. h. 3 E.) Kirkpatrick, withdraw your troops ! Destruc- 
tion will sure attend your enterprise. 

Kirk. (L. H.) Think you, Monteith, the soul of Kirkpatrick is to 
be terrified by threats ? Hence fi-om the walls ! I disdain to parley 
"With a traitor. 

Mon. Cressingham, then, is here, and his voice will speak for 
Monteith. 

Cressingham appears above, on the wall. 

Kirk. Noble Cressingham, the chieftain Kirkpatrick now addresses 
you, in order to prevent the unnecessary effusion of blood. I have 
withheld our troops from the attack, in hopes that what we wish to 
gain may be accomplished without a waste of lives ; so hear me, Cres- 
fiiiigham — instantly deliver up yoiir prisoner, the noble Wallace, and 
3* 



I'll withdraw my troops ; refuse my offer, that instant will I scale 
your M-alls, and without mercy put the gamson to the sword. These 
are the only terms we offer — so your answer. 

Ores. We defy you — so do your worst ! 

Kirk. Enough ! instantly scale the walls ! {The Scotch advance.) 

Mon. Forbear ! behold our strength ! ( The Scotch troops pame 
and retire, when Monteith and the Eakl of Pipe exultingly bring 
forth Wallace on the walls.) Now, Kirkpatrick, hear us ! Behold 
your chieftaLn Wallace — he is in our power. Place but a single lad- 
der against our walls if you dare ; hesitate not, therefore, in withdraw- 
ing your troops, for I swear one hostile act of yours and Wallace dies ! 
Mark me, I have sworn it ; and thus Monteith defies you ! 

[Val. Now, Kirkpatrick, hear me ! and if the voice of Wallace 
still has power, I command you observe my ordfers. Proudly before 
these walls you stand as conquerors ; 'tis a duty you owe your coun- 
try to avail yourself of the 'vantage you have gained. On, therefore, 
to the attack ! deal death around, nor let my fate check your ardor ! 
On, I say ! and Wallace -with his pailmg breath shall bless the hand 
that crowTied his death with victory. 

Enter Helen, 3 e. b,. h. 

Hel. Hold, Monteith, hold ! We will withdraw our troops, and, 
on condition of Wallace being pardoned, will submit to England's 
king. 

Wal. Helen, forbear ! such words as those will draw my curses 
down. Ku-kpatrick, advance ! I command you on your allegiance ! 
refuse, and bear forever the name of traitor ! 
Hel. Heed him not, Kirkpatrick. 

Kirk. I dare not hesitate; Ins orders shall be obeyed, but Kirk- 
patrick ne'er will live to see brave AVallace fall. On, clansmen, to th^ 
attack ! revenge yom- leader's death. {Music.) 

(At this moment Helen rushes frantically under the battlements, and 
seizing a chieftain s sword and a soldier's spear, hooks the sword on 
the spear, and the instant that Monteith is about to stab him, the 
sword comes within the grasp of Wallace — he seizes it — Helen 
fai7its, and falls into the arms 0/ Marian, who bears her q^— Wal- 
lace defends himself with the fury of a lion, and soon clears the 
battlements — the soldiers by this time have united their scarfs to- 
gether, Wallace lea2)sfrom the battlements, and is safely caught — 
a breach is made by the battering ram — the fight becomes general — 
Monteith is slain by Wallace, Robert Mortimer by Kirk- 
patrick — Wallace and Helen meet and rush into each other's 
arms, while Marian is seen imploring a blessing on them. — Grand 
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